THIRD SUNDAY OF

April 18, 2021

Lord, let your face shine on us! PSALM 4

ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI

INTRODUCTORY RITES

Announcements and Call to Worship

Entrance I Know That My Redeemer Lives

Greeting

Penitential Act

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Collect

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LITURGY OF THE WORD

First Reading Acts 3:13-15, 17-19

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles

Peter said to the people: “The God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his servant Jesus, whom you handed over and denied in Pilate’s presence when he had decided to release him. You denied the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. The author of life you put to death, but God raised him from the dead; of this we are witnesses. Now I know, brothers, that you acted out of ignorance, just as your leaders did; but God has thus brought to fulfillment what he had announced beforehand through the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer. Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away.”

The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

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Responsorial Psalm 4

(6:30am) Lord, let your face shine on us

Second Reading 1 John 2:1-5a

A reading from the first Letter of Saint John

My children, I am writing this to you so that you may not commit sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one. He is expiation for our sins, and not for our sins only but for those of the whole world. The way we may be sure that we know him is to keep his commandments. Those who say, “I know him,” but do not keep his commandments are liars, and the truth is not in them.

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But whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Gospel Acclamation Easter Alleluia

Lord Jesus, open the Scriptures to us; Make our hearts burn while you speak to us.

Gospel Luke 24:35-48

A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke Glory to You, O Lord.

The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of bread.

While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have.” And as he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, -Page 7- he asked them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of baked fish; he took it and ate it in front of them.

He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.”

The Gospel of the Lord Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ

Homily

Dismissal of Candidates and Catechumens (10a) Cantor first time, then all

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Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, (bow) who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Universal Prayer

Prayer for Vocations

Almighty Father, You have created us for some definite purpose. Grant us the grace to know the path You have planned for us in this life and to respond with a generous “Yes.”

Make our archdiocese, parishes, homes, and hearts fruitful ground for Your gift of vocations. May our young people respond to Your call with courage and zeal.

Stir among our men a desire and the strength to be good and holy priests. Bless us with consecrated religious and those called to a chaste single life, permanent deacons, and faithful husbands and wives, who are a sign of Christ’s love for His Church. -Page 9-

We commend our prayer for vocations to You, Father, through the intercession of Mary our Mother, in the Holy Spirit, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST “The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?” (1 Cor 10:16)

Preparation of the Altar & Presentation of Gifts Join in the Dance

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Invitation to Prayer

Priest: Pray, brothers and sisters…

All: May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of His name, for our good and the good of all His holy church.

Prayer over the Offerings

The Eucharistic Prayer

Preface Dialogue

Holy, Holy

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The Mystery of Faith

Conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer

COMMUNION RITE

The Lord’s Prayer

The Rite of Peace

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Litany during the Fraction Rite

Invitation to Communion

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God…called to the supper of the Lamb. All: Lord, I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.

Spiritual Communion Prayer

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment

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Communion Procession Bread of Life

Post-Communion Prayer

CONCLUDING RITES

Blessing

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Dismissal

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Closing Hymn Sing a New Song

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You are invited to take some time following to pray to St. Michael the Archangel, as a family or silently on your own.

St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen

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